Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Brandon, FL
VS
Nashua, NH
🏆 Brandon leads 13 of 23 categories
Brandon
Florida
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,156
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
114,923 ✓ Larger
Nashua
New Hampshire
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,766 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42
Population
90,943
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Brandon, FL
Pros
18% less violent crime than Nashua
Homes cost $79k less ($266,400 vs $344,900)
Violent crime is well below the national average (131.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 75°F vs 35°F
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (4.6%)
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Nashua
Cons
Median income trails Nashua by $17,610/yr
Longer commutes — 28.0 min average each way
Nashua, NH
Pros
Households earn $17,610 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 94°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $344,900
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Brandon
Key Differences at a Glance
Brandon
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 106.1 (100 = US avg)
Brandon
Violent Crime
18% lower
131.1 vs 160.5 per 100k
Brandon
Median Home Value
$79k less
$266,400 vs $344,900
Brandon
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
4.6% vs 5.1% unemployment
Brandon
Summer Heat
9.1°F warmer
July avg high 93.8°F vs 84.7°F
Nashua
Median Income
$17,610
$88,766 vs $71,156/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Brandon, FL | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $266,400 ✓ Lower | $344,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,570⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,597⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,156 | $88,766 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.0 min⚠ High | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.9% ✓ Higher | 12.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 29 ✓ Safer | 49 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 42 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 21 ✓ Safer | 60 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.7:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.0% | 40.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.8% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | HILLSBOROUGH | Nashua School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 74.8°F ✓ Warmer | 34.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.8°F ✓ Warmer | 84.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.1" | 46.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 114,923 ✓ Larger | 90,943 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 40.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.1% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.9% ✓ More | 18.8% |
| Over 65 | 14.2% | 16.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Brandon's cost of living index is 103.4 vs Nashua's 106.1 (US average = 100).
Brandon is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Brandon leads 13 of 23 categories. Brandon wins 13 and Nashua wins 10. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Brandon to Nashua or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($266,400 vs $344,900 median home), income ($71,156 vs $88,766), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Brandon, FL and Nashua, NH are about 1,189 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.